Angola
Lourenço shifts power from government to presidential office

Angola's president Joao Lourenco at the Presidential palace in Luanda, on 19 September 2022.
Angola's president Joao Lourenco at the Presidential palace in Luanda, on 19 September 2022. © Ampe Rogerio/EPA
President João Lourenço sacked almost half of his ministers when he was elected for a second term in August. But he kept on most of his staff in the presidential office. [...]
Reading time 3 minutes
Read also

The New Guard
Angola, Mozambique, Egypt, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

EgyptYoussef Salem, the unflappable unicorn creator.

AngolaTerritory administration Minister Dionisio Manuel da Fonseca, João Lourenço's new straight-talking champion.

MozambiqueEmilia Chambal speaks for the Frelimo youth.

SenegalThierno Seydou Ly, the engineer with a career on the fast track.

LogoSubscribers only Energy, Politics, Business 12.10.2022

Sign up for real-time alerts and be notified of new editions!  

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!